Jambalaya - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. ham, cut in cubes
1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (1 lb.) can stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. thyme, crushed
1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 c. uncooked rice

Preparation

Saute ham lightly in margarine or butter about 5 minutes.
Add the onion, green pepper and garlic.
Cook 5 minutes; stir occasionally.
Stir in tomatoes, water, salt, thyme and hot sauce. Bring to a boil and stir in the rice.
Cover, lower heat and simmer about 30 minutes or until rice is done.
Makes 6 servings.